Another World Mall
Chapter 791 791: Unexpected Surprise
The moment Clovis took the first bite, his eyes widened to the limit. The taste was beyond anything he had eaten so far. And it came from the same nugget he had been eating for a while.
The difference was so great that he wondered if this was even the same meat. Normally, the chicken's flavor would be dominant, while the snake caused a change of flavor while chewing it.
This time, both flavors were equally strong. They didn't conflict with each other. In fact, it created a harmony on his tongue, creating a lingering aftertaste.
The heat spread into his lungs and nose, enhancing the flavor even further.
"This is…" Clovis was stunned for a moment, but his hand seemed to be unable to stop. One more bite, one more, and one more. Before he realized it, he had devoured the entire bowl.
"Second!" Clovis asked without thinking. "Ah!"
Rin and Dnanta chuckled. This was precisely what happened to Clovis the first time he ate here. It looked like he couldn't contain his desire and asked for more.
"Understood. Please wait for a moment." Rin smiled and received the bowl. Not long after, she returned with another bowl.
Clovis was completely overwhelmed. For some reason, he felt he could eat this all day and would still be hungry.
"This is weird. Are you using MSG or something? It's too addicting." Clovis asked.
"Of course not." Rin shook her head. "MSG might be good for home cooking, but please don't insult professional cooking with MSG. We just do it with natural ingredients, not the synthesized ones."
"No, that's not what I mean… I'm sorry." Clovis scratched the back of his head.
"Hahaha. I'm glad you like it. How is it? Amazing, isn't it?" Dnanta grinned.
"Yes, it's definitely amazing."
"Feels like you're able to eat it forever? No, it might even taste better than my food, right?"
"That's…" Clovis looked down, unable to answer. If he answered, one of them would definitely be disappointed.
"Hahaha. I don't mind. My daughter's cooking skills are still not as good as mine. However, she does have something beyond what I have, which is the reason her food tastes even better than mine." Dnanta grinned.
"That is…" Clovis stopped talking as he just continued eating while waiting for the answer.
"People have individual tastes. The shape of their tongues, their taste buds, their habits, their experience, their memory, and so on. As a result, people develop their own favorite tastes.
"Normally, a chef does everything they can to cook the most amazing dish. Being able to make an amazing dish is what you need to become a first-class chef.
"However, when you are cooking for someone, you want to do something else. You are observing their tastes and trying to suit them.
"How is their day? Are they exhausted? Or are they stressed? Just knowing a lot of information about that person will be able to make your food become even greater just for that person.
"Aside from my goal of cooking every single ingredient in the world, this is what I'm trying to achieve.
"Although I can do it to a certain extent, my daughter is different. She was born with a sense I have trained in my entire career. You can say that this is her pseudo unique ability."
"Pseudo unique ability?!" Clovis widened his eyes. He never thought Rin would be that special.
"That's right. If you were her father, what would be the first thing you'd have in mind after knowing that your daughter has what you've been honing in your entire life since birth?"
Clovis thought for a moment before answering with an innocent gaze. "Thrilled?"
"!!!" Rin and Dnanta were surprised by his answer.
"Thrilled? Why do you think so?" Dnanta asked.
"If I were her father, I would be thrilled. My daughter can do such a thing since she was born, so why not let her find something beyond that sense by honing it through my experience?"
"Hahahaha." Dnanta was laughing. "Man. You are truly my fated customer. Whenever I asked this question, the answer was always the same. It's jealousy!"
"Why would you be jealous? The younger generation will definitely surpass the older generation." Clovis tilted his head in confusion.
Clovis definitely knew what jealousy was. He was awakened at a 15% absorption rate. At that time, he was jealous of people who had high absorption rates.
Yet, despite his feelings, the first thing he did was release the frustration in his heart. And the answer became clear. He just had to work hard for it.
Of course, he was lucky to have Another World Mall, but even if he didn't have it, he would still continue on this path. Rather than feeling jealous, he better use that energy to chase after his dream.
That was why he felt that last jealousy before he encountered Another World Mall.
Clovis smiled. "I, too, once felt jealous. However, I know that it's just a useless feeling. I realized at that time that rather than feeling jealous, I would just work hard until I didn't even have the energy to feel jealous.
"Jealousy might be inevitable, because that person has something you've worked your entire life for. However, isn't it interesting? I wonder what will happen if I combine that talent with experience? Will they find a different answer?
"In the end, this life is one hell of a journey. The one who has the last laugh wins."
Dnanta was stupefied. There was a slight darkness in his eyes as he recalled how he felt when he knew about Rin's talent.
In the end, he was actually saved by Rin herself. He wondered if Clovis were Rin's father, would Rin be happier?
Dnanta soon laughed after finding his answer. "Hahaha. I really like your answer. Having the last laugh, huh? That's indeed the best thing to have. In that case, I will reveal one more thing to you. Now, try checking your body."
"Hmm?" Clovis was confused. He put down the spoon and closed his eyes, checking his body. It was at this time that something happened. Energy felt like it was surging from his body. "!!!"
"Do you feel energy filling your body?" Dnanta grinned.